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Kenneth Simpson Obituary

Kenneth Martin Simpson, otherwise known as the "Metalman," 52, of Wirtz, Va., passed on Friday, June 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Washburn Simpson; and children, Nicholas, Shane, and Olivia. Also surviving are his parents, Ruth Elizabeth VanDeVyvere Simpson, and CSM (ret) Carroll Simpson, of Gretna; brothers, Steve of Hickory, N.C., Christopher of Lebanon, Tenn., and Jeffery of Liberty, N.C.; sisters, Carolyn Baker, of Houston, Texas, and Diana Lavoie, of Gretna. He was preceded in death by brother, Mark. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Melvin Harris, pastor of Halesford Baptist Church, officiating and Father Jim Gallagher from St. Victoria Catholic Church will be assisting. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Halesford Baptist Church, 2485 Lost Mountain Road, Wirtz, Va. 24184 or to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. His family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Halesford Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.florafuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2009.

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LaVerne Moran

July 5, 2009

Ramona,
Words will never say what my heart feels. I'm so sorry about Metalman! I didn't hear about this till a last week and I was shocked! I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you them but know if you need me I'm just a call away. May God give you the strength,Courage and faith to get you through the hard times ahead.
With deepest sympathy

Dan Goodyear

June 27, 2009

Dear Ramona,

What shocking news! We just returned from a vacation on Cape Cod and learned of your sad news. We have such fond memories of Ken and remember well the fun times and laughter. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. We are so thankful to have known Ken and will cherish our memories. His llama sculpture will be a constant reminder of our friendship. We send our love and big hugs.

Love,
Dan & Dale

Wanda Simpson

June 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

WANDA PURDY

June 23, 2009

TO RUTH AND CARROLL AND JOHN AND FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY THAT GOD WILL EASE YOUR PAIN. WANDA, MARK AND ELIZABETH

June 22, 2009

Dear Ramona and family,
Ken will be sorely missed in the llama world. Hope we will still see you, though. wish there was something I could say to ease the pain. Sincerely,
Carol Reigh

Kim Ashwell

June 22, 2009

Dear Ramona and family,

I was so saddened by Ken's passing. I will never forget Ken bringing me that sweet little kitten back in 1993 when I worked with you both at Lakefront Realty...and then Ken got me another kitten later in that same year. Those two cats were part of our family for 16 years, Ken's generous nature brought joy to our family. I remember his laugh and sense of humor. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May god's love and grace comfort you.

With deepest sympathies, Kim Ashwell - Re/Max Lakefront Realty

June 21, 2009

Ramona
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Think of you often and the old times we all had.

Dana Kelly Ripley

Ellen Childress

June 21, 2009

Dear Ramona and Family, I am Lacy's daughter, Ellen. We were so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynne Hughes-Smith

June 20, 2009

Dear Ramona,
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking or you. I know this is a very sad time, but hopefully knowing that "old friends" are praying for you and that you are in our hearts will help. Love

John & Sue Churn

June 20, 2009

Ramona,Shane,Olivia,

We are so sad to hear the news. We will always cherish the times that we had with you and your dad/husband.

Ken was one of a kind and we enjoyed all the great times we had with him.

We are so lucky to have some of the Metalman art pieces to remember him by.

John Sue & Paris

June 20, 2009

Ramona & family, We want to hug you all so hard. We loved Ken and had so much fun competing with him at shows. His joy and humor will be remembered. We are sending you strength and hugs.

Gwen Hays & Clyde Humphrey (Castleton, VA)

June 20, 2009

June 20, 2009

Dear Ramona & children , We were so saddened to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He was truly one of a kind, and we will remember all that he did to build our beautiful home, and all he did to make us feel welcome. Doc & Kitty Wasicko

Marilyn & Jim Nenni

June 20, 2009

We are deeply saddened to learn of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ramona and family. We will always remember the fun times with Ken.

June 20, 2009

Dear Ramona, I am so sorry for your loss. You, Nicholas, Shane and Olivia are in our hearts. Love, Mollie Dee and Steve

Marian Bragg

June 20, 2009

The Worm and I and Andy are all just so brokenhearted. We just loved Ken. Deepest sympathy to Ramona and the kids.

Love,

Marian and Andy (and Weasel Worm)
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